Federer, Nadal kick in $170,000 for Australian bushfire relief

Rafael Nadal is spoken to by Roger Federer during his singles match against Team World's Milos Raonic. [Courtesy]

Tennis greats Roger Federer and Rafa Nadal pledged A$250,000 ($172,000) towards the Australian bushfire relief efforts at a charity event on Wednesday in the leadup to the Australian Open.

World number one Nadal made the announcement at Melbourne Park’s Rod Laver Arena during the “Rally for Relief” event where top players including Serena Williams and Australian Open defending champion Novak Djokovic led fundraising efforts.